Man detained and knife seized after ‘multiple stabbings’

Armed police have detained a man and seized a knife after number of people were injured in “multiple stabbings” near Liverpool.

Emergency services were called to the “major incident” at a property on Hart Street, Southport at about 11.50am on Monday.

Merseyside Police said: “There are a number of reported casualties and more details will be confirmed when possible.

“Armed police have detained a male and seized a knife. He has been taken to a police station.

NWAS said it had dispatched 13 ambulances along with specialised resources of its Hazardous Area Response Team (Hart), an air ambulance and doctors.

It said: “We’re assessing the situation and working with emergency partners.”